Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) Truist Foundation Report
December 2025
In 2024, Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) received a grant from the Truist Foundation to increase access to capital for small business owners and to implement a Data Analytics Hub. These initiatives align with the Truist Foundation’s pillar of strengthening small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of the Appalachian region and are well positioned to be the bridge to a resilient, diversified, and sustainable economy creating and building wealth. However, without access to reliable financial resources and capacity-building services, small businesses will continue to face barriers to these goals.
The ACC-Truist grant will be impactful throughout the Appalachian region for years to come. ACC has successfully deployed this award to support diverse businesses located throughout the region by engaging its CDFI members committed to leveraging flexible grant capital to promote inclusive economic growth and long-term resilience.
